Severe Thunderstorm Watch


The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 276 in effect until 11 PM CDT this evening for the following areas In Iowa this watch includes 7 counties In southwest Iowa Fremont Harrison Mills Montgomery Page Pottawattamie Shelby In Nebraska this watch includes 23 counties In east central Nebraska Burt Butler Dodge Douglas Sarpy Saunders Washington In northeast Nebraska Colfax Cuming Madison Platte Stanton In southeast Nebraska Cass gage Jefferson Johnson Lancaster Nemaha Otoe Pawnee Richardson Saline Seward This includes the cities of…Ashland…Auburn…Beatrice… Bellevue…Blair…Clarinda…Columbus…Council Bluffs…Crete… David City…Decatur…Dunlap…Fairbury…Falls City… Farragut…Fremont…Glenwood…Hamburg…Harlan…La Vista… Lincoln…Logan…Lyons…Milford…Missouri Valley… Nebraska City…Norfolk…Oakland…Omaha…Papillion… Pawnee City…Plattsmouth…Red Oak…Schuyler…Seward… Shenandoah…Sidney…Stanton…Sterling…Table Rock…Tabor… Tecumseh…Tekamah…Wahoo…West Point…Wilber…Wisner… Woodbine and Yutan.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch


Severe Thunderstorm Watch 156 remains in effect until 1200 am CDT NE . Nebraska counties included are Adams Buffalo Burt Butler Cass Clay Colfax Cuming Dodge Douglas Fillmore Franklin gage Hall Hamilton Harlan Jefferson Johnson Kearney Lancaster Madison Merrick Nance Nemaha Nuckolls Otoe Pawnee Phelps Platte Polk Richardson Saline Sarpy Saunders Seward Stanton Thayer Thurston Washington Wayne Webster York

Freeze Warning


MONONA-HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-
PAGE-KNOX-CEDAR-THURSTON-ANTELOPE-PIERCE-WAYNE-BOONE-MADISON-
STANTON-CUMING-BURT-PLATTE-COLFAX-DODGE-WASHINGTON-BUTLER-
SAUNDERS-DOUGLAS-SARPY-CASS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…ONAWA…MAPLETON…MISSOURI VALLEY…

WOODBINE…LOGAN…DUNLAP…HARLAN…COUNCIL BLUFFS…GLENWOOD…

RED OAK…SIDNEY…HAMBURG…TABOR…FARRAGUT…CLARINDA…

SHENANDOAH…CREIGHTON…BLOOMFIELD…CROFTON…WAUSA…

VERDIGRE…NIOBRARA…HARTINGTON…LAUREL…RANDOLPH…

COLERIDGE…PENDER…MACY…WALTHILL…WINNEBAGO…NELIGH…

ELGIN…PIERCE…PLAINVIEW…OSMOND…WAYNE…ALBION…

ST. EDWARD…NORFOLK…STANTON…WEST POINT…WISNER…TEKAMAH…

OAKLAND…LYONS…DECATUR…COLUMBUS…SCHUYLER…FREMONT…

BLAIR…DAVID CITY…WAHOO…ASHLAND…YUTAN…OMAHA…BELLEVUE…

PAPILLION…LA VISTA…PLATTSMOUTH
317 AM CDT FRI APR 8 2016

…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A FREEZE
WARNING…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY. THE
FREEZE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TEMPERATURE…LOW TEMPERATURES TONIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE
FROM 24 TO 28 DEGREES…WITH FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED FOR
SEVERAL HOURS.

* IMPACTS…TENDER VEGETATION OR OTHER EARLY SPROUTED PLANTS WILL
BE IN JEOPARDY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-
FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE. THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL
CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

Burt County Cattlemen Meeting Postponed


The Burt County Cattlemen’s meeting and meal scheduled for this evening has been postponed. The event will be held on a later date yet to be determined.

Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes


OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK

Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors

September 30, 2015

TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the Boardroom of the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication in the Plaindealer, upon a 1st floor bulletin board within the courthouse and on the County’s Website. A copy of the proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk. The following members were present: Cliff Morrow, David Schold, Greg Brummond, Matt Connealy, Perry Rogers, Ted Connealy and Gerald Newill.

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Newill, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, the agenda was approved, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none.

The following claims for September in the amount of $980,772.39 including $103,917.99 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. $300,000.00 of this total reflects a transfer from the General Fund to the Road Fund.

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE AFLAC
ALBIN LAW OFFICE
AMANDA BARRON LAW

AMERICAN BROADBAND ANDERSON HARDWARE ANDY’S QUICK SHOP ANN FLOOD

APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECH ARBY’S BODY SHOP
AS CENTRAL SERVICES
AS CENTRAL SERVICES, OCIO AT&T

BILL J PICKELL
BLACK HILLS ENERGY

MEDICAL 2.50 INSURANCE 820.23

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MENTAL HEALTH ATTY FEES
ATTY FEES SUPPLIES

FUEL
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
PARTS
AS/400 COSTS TELETYPE PHONE
TIRES
UTILITIES

713.10

802.50 1,320.26 119.38 261.78 50.00 850.00 225.00 221.60 350.00 55.64 184.94 127.60

BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD BOMGAARS
BOONE COUNTY
BRANIFF SERVICE BREHMER MFG INC

BURT CO CLERK
BURT CO COURT
BURT CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK BURT CO EXTENSION
BURT CO PUBLIC POWER DIST
BURT CO SHERIFF
BURT CO TREASURER
BURT CO TREASURER
CARROLL WELTE
CATHY FARBER
CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS CENTURYLINK
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LYONS
CITY OF TEKAMAH
CLEANING MART
CLIFF MORROW
CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES CUBBY’S
D’MOORE PIZZA
DAKOTA CO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY DASH MEDICAL GLOVES
DAVID SCHOLD
DEARBORN NATL LIFE INS
DECATUR EXPRESS
DORIS ANDERSON ESTATE
EADIE GIBBS
ENGELHARDT COMMUNICATIONS ERNIE GLUP PIPE SALES
FARMERS PRIDE
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS
FIRST NAT’L BANK-NE-EFPTS FRANCES FRENCH
FRANK KREJCI
FRED MYTTY
FREMONT SANITATION
GERALD NEWILL
GLADYS NELSON
GREAT PLAINS COMM

INSURANCE 58,763.94 SUPPLIES 1,266.00 WORKSHOP 144.99 FUEL 1,232.60 STEEL PRODUCTS 690.19 POSTAGE 26.85 NON-WAIVE 335.00 COURT FEES 67.00 WORKSHOP 75.00 RADIO TOWER 361.95 SUPPLIES/FUEL 160.38 FUND TRANSFER 300,000.00 TAXES 16.00

471.14 48.00 10.25

739.13 26.83 151.63 369.91 586.64 119.60 447.48 506.74 87.90 250.00 SUPPLIES 60.90 MILEAGE 36.80 LIFE INSURANCE 31.46 FUEL 2,606.60 GRAVEL/BORROW 1,734.60 EXTENSION 136.00 REPAIR/LABOR 563.09 CULVERTS 1,908.50 FUEL 3,294.62 INSURANCE 490.00

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MEAL/MILE/ETC ELECTION
LIFE INSURANCE SERVICE UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES SUPPLIES MILEAGE GARNISHMENT FUEL

MEETING
BD PRISONERS

34,262.95 11.00 4,144.00 1,744.90 GARBAGE 121.26 MILEAGE/MEETING 133.40 COURT FEES 104.25 REPAIRS 337.44

FEDERAL TAXES PRIOR SERVICE

EASEMENT ETC BUDGET MAKING

GREG BRUMMOND
HEARTLAND FIRE PROTECTION CO HOPKINS LAW OFFICE
ILA DAVIS
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY
JAMES G EGLEY
JAMES L DEVENING
JAN RASMUSSEN
JAY JOHNSON
JEANICE BOWERS
JOHN WILSON
JOHNSON & MOCK
JONI RENSHAW
K B’S MINI MART
KARR TUCKPOINTING
KATHLEEN A LAUGHLIN
KEITH SMITH
KELLY RYAN
KUENY & BEGLEY
LARRY J GREGERSON
LINDA ROGERS
LINDSEY KREIFELS
LINDY GLASS
LYDICK CUSTOM LAWN CARE
MADISON CO SHERIFF
MARLENE KAEDING
MARNELL LAVALEY
MARTIN MARIETTA
MARY E. ROGERS
MARY LOFTIS
MASSMUTUAL
MATT CONNEALY
MEL’S SMALL ENGINE
MEMORIAL COMM HOSPITAL
MERCY MEDICAL SERVICES
MICHAEL D SULLIVAN
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS
MIDWEST SERVICE AND SALES CO MIDWEST SERVICE CO
MIPS INC
NACO
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS NE ASSN OF PROFESSIONAL VETERANS NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM

MILEAGE 63.25

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108.50 915.00 18.00 303.39 75.00 235.00 82.80 289.23 37.66 57.31 172.50 556.38 FUEL 1,014.07 BUILDING RESTORE 23,370.00 GARNISHMENT 325.00 LABOR/PARTS 59.83 PARTS 47.55 ATTY FEES 2,325.00 EASEMENT ETC 8,584.00 ELECTION 16.00 ELECTION 16.00 WINDOWS 19,440.00 SPRINKLERS 517.50 MENTAL HEALTH 5,023.15 ELECTION 16.00 ELECTION 16.00 GRAVEL/BORROW 11,232.70 ELECTION 32.00 MEAL/MILE 398.51 RETIREMENT 200.00 MILEAGE/MEETING 120.75 REPAIRS 53.00 TESTING 41.60 MEDICAL 209.85

INSPECTION ATTY FEES
PRIOR SERVICE COPIER
MENTAL HEALTH TRASH

MILEAGE MILEAGE MILEAGE MEAL/MILE ATTY FEES MEAL/MILE

50.00 5,352.50 9,261.40 5,121.65 3,097.81 95.00 1,500.00 DUES 100.00 LODGING 186.00

MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE CULVERTS
FUEL

SERVICE WORKSHOPS RETIREMENT

NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR NEBR PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT NEBRASKA WORKFORCE DEV
NICHOLAS E. WURTH LAW OFFICE
NMC
NORTHEAST NEBR TELEPHONE CO
NSA & POAN CONFERENCE FUND
NSG
O’KEEFE ELEVATOR CO INC
OAKLAND MERCY HOSPITAL
OFFICE SYSTEMS COMPANY
OFFICE WAREHOUSE
OFFICENET
PEGGY SMITH
PELAN FUNERAL SERVICES
PENDER MEDICAL CLINIC
PENNY A. WARREN
PERRY ROGERS
PEST-TROL
PHYSICIANS LABORATORY PC PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO
QUALITY INN & SUITES
QUALITY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPP
RDO TRUCK CENTERS
RESERVE ACCOUNT
RETIREMENT PLANS DIV. OF AMERITAS ROSALIE J. GREGERSON
SAPP BROS PETROLEUM INC
SARAH FREIDEL
SAVE MORE MARKET
SCHENKELBERG IMPLEMENT CO
SEALS & SERVICE INC
SHAMBURG AUTO SUPPLY
SIOUX SALES COMPANY
STALP GRAVEL CO
STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
STEINY’S GENERAL STORE
STEVE CASS
TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP TEKAMAH POST OFFICE
TED CONNEALY
THRASHER

CHILD SUPPORT LABS ELECTRICITY UNEMPLOYMENT ATTY FEES PARTS/RENT/ETC PHONE SCHOOLING CHEMICAL ELEVATOR

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1,224.17 105.00 1,309.14 2,398.94 915.00 4,976.11 229.26 120.00 4,400.00 258.18 60.00 253.20 184.14 58.50 97.17 1,260.00 1,051.44 468.10 63.25 38.00 610.00 518.82 345.00 1,019.05 324.01 5,000.00 RETIREMENT 16,979.99 EASEMENT ETC 1,480.00 FUEL 3,505.20 MILEAGE 108.68 SUPPLIES 486.84 PARTS 166.34 PARTS 32.34 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,114.43 SUPPLIES 509.45 GRAVEL/BORROW 71,968.13 SUPPLIES 288.55 STATE TAXES 4,238.12 SUPPLIES/ETC 1,332.31 AIR CONDITION 13,800.00 SUPPLIES 273.23 POSTAGE 193.00 MILEAGE 36.23 BRIDGES 35,935.00

LABS CONTRACT SUPPLIES SERVICE MILEAGE AUTOPSY MEDICAL MILE/MEAL MEETING/MILE PEST CONTROL AUTOPSY PUBLISHING WORKSHOPS SUPPLIES PARTS/TOOLS POSTAGE

THURSTON CO SHERIFF
TOM FARRENS
TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS INC VALORIE OLSON
VERIZON WIRELESS
VILLAGE OF DECATUR WASHINGTON CO COURT WASHINGTON NATL INS WESTERN ENGINEERING CO INC WPCI

BD PRISONERS 5,550.00 EROSION 1,500.00 TOWER RENT 158.50 MENTAL HEALTH 50.00 PHONE 195.44 UTILITIES 79.91 TRANSCRIPT 2.75 INSURANCE 16.15 RD PATCHING 163,997.99 TESTING 51.00

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

The Burt County Agricultural Society’s 2015-2016 budget report was noted and placed on file.

Ray Peterson and Vic Jensen, representing Silvercreek Township, came before the Board to discuss a road closure request they had received from a land owner in Silvercreek. The land owner owns the land on both sides of County Road 25 from K to L, he is requesting the road be closed. Schold made a motion to hold a public hearing for the road closure, Brummond seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays –none.

At 10:00 A.M. the following sealed Bids for County Road C were opened:

TCW (Lincoln)
Cedar Valley Corp. (Waterloo, IA) Knife River (Sioux City)
A & R Construction (Plainview) Luxa Construction (Blair)

$3,044,736.00 $2,392,955.77 $2,487,979.97 $1,992,663.12 $2,267,131.27

5/15/16-10/15/16 5/15/16-10/15/16 May–Oct. 2016 July-Oct. 2016 6/1/16-10/14/16

Peggy Smith, Burt Co Road Superintendent and Jeff Wagner from Mainelli Wagner & Associates Inc., engineers for the project, reviewed the bids and recommended the low bid from A & R Construction. Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, the Board accepted the Bid for $1,992,663.12 from A & R Construction out of Plainview, NE. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes -Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Roger, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays –none.

Motion was made by Schold, to approve an ‘addition’ to the annual liquor license for L-Ten, LLC/Pheasant Bonanza. The approval is needed due to the change in size of the new lodge. The motion passed with a second by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

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Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Schold, to allow Chairman Morrow to sign the Certification of Cost Allocation Plan from Maximus, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Delinquent tax list from the Burt Co Treasurer (pursuant to 77-1918) was noted and placed on file.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, Chairman Morrow signed two agreements with Nebraska Dept of Roads concerning land survey corners for highway improvement projects in Burt County. (1) Hwy 32 from West Point running East approx. 11 miles & (2) Hwy 51 from US 9-Hwy 77. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Roger, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays –none.

The Board discussed the Visitors Committee that needs to be set up for the Burt County Lodging Tax. There are still not enough volunteers who have come forward to sit on the committee. We will revisit the committee nominations at the next Board meeting.

The Burt County Board has decided to change their policy for health insurance benefits. The Board agreed to have a resolution ready to vote on for the Oct. 13 meeting. Specific policy changes will come into effect in January 2016 (if such resolution is passed.)

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 A.M. until October 13, 2015.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OFSUPERVISORS

These minutes are not the official record and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes


OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK

Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors

September 8, 2015

TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the Boardroom of the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication in the Plaindealer, upon a 1st floor bulletin board within the courthouse and on the County’s Website. A copy of the proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk. The following members were present: Cliff Morrow, David Schold, Greg Brummond, Matt Connealy, Perry Rogers, Ted Connealy and Gerald Newill.

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Newill, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

Upon motion by Rogers, seconded by T.Connealy, the agenda was approved, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none.

The County Clerk Report of Fees, the County Court Report of Fines, the District Court Fee Report and the Zoning Report for August were approved upon motion by Schold, seconded by M.Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

The following Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $680,736.45 and fund balances were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

ZONING PERMITS
AIRLINE TAX FROM STATE
CO CLERK-FILING & RECORDING FEES
CO CLERK-DOC STAMPS (COUNTY SHARE) CO CLERK-MISC FEES
ADVERTISING LIQUOR LICENSE
DISTRICT COURT-FILING FEES
DISTRICT COURT – REFUNDS
DISTRICT COURT-MISC FEES & REVENUE DISTRICT COURT-FEES & COST
CO COURT-MISC FEES

550.00 1,900.61 5,177.00 4,567.54

231.44 15.00 105.00 16.00 219.00 32.45 17.00

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CO SHERIFF-SERVICE FEES
CO SHERIFF-MILEAGE & COSTS
TITLE INSPECTIONS
GUN PERMITS
FINGER PRINT CHARGES
CO ATTNY FEES-CHECK COLLECTION OVERLOAD FINES-25% COUNTY SHARE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS MISCELLANEAOUS REVENUE HIGHWAY/STREET ALLOCATION
SALES OF VEHICLES
MISC REVENUE
TRANSFER -GENERAL TO ROAD
CO CLERK-PRESERVATION & MODERNIZATION DIVERSION – CUMING CO
STOP PROGRAM
INHERITANCE TAX
INHERITANCE TAX
INHERITANCE TAX
INHERITANCE TAX
PLAT BOOK SALES
COUNTY 911
OVERLOAD FINES-75% STATE SHARE
COUNTY COURT FINES-REGULAR
COUNTY COURT BOND FORFEITURES
LIQUOR LICENSE
DECATUR FIRE- GENERAL
DECATUR FIRE – BOND
TEKAMAH CITY -GENERAL
CARLINE TAX FROM STATE
HOUSING AUTHORITY

587.00 629.06 400.00

30.00

40.00 210.00 231.25 267.49

20.00 79,719.03 1,980.00 964.00 500,000.00 827.50 75.00 100.00 25,149.62 1,357.67 18,487.65 23,844.04 68.00 1,304.00 693.75 4,886.00 448.00 300.00 23.95 9.84 78.00 2,066.40 3,108.16

Chairman Morrow declared a Public Hearing open at 9:16 A.M., for the purpose of the 2015-2016 Budget Hearing.
Fred Mytty of Mytty PC Consulting was present to answer questions. There was no public comment. Morrow thanked Fred for his great work on the budget. At 9:21 A.M. Chairman closed the hearing, and the board returned to regular session.

Motion was made by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, to accept and approve the 2015-2016 Budget as presented, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none

Board Member Schold offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

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RESOLUTION #2015-20

WHEREAS, a proposed budget for fiscal year 2015-2016, prepared by the budget making authority, was transmitted to the County Board on the 8th day of September, 2015, at 9:15 A.M.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt County Board of Supervisors as follows:

Section 1. That the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, as categorically evidenced by the budget document is, and the same hereby is adopted as the budget for Burt County, Nebraska for said fiscal year.

Section 2. That the offices, departments, activities and institutions hereby named are hereby authorized to expend the amounts hereby appropriated to them during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015.

Section 3. That the income necessary to finance the appropriations made and expenditures authorized shall be provided out of the unencumbered cash balance in each fund, and tax requirements for each fund.

AND WHEREAS, the following is also set: 2014-2015 Property Tax Request: $4,423,236.00 2015-2016 Property Tax Request: $4,651,348.00 2014-2015 Tax Rate: 0.28919
Proposed 2015-2016 Tax Rate: 0.25111
Accepted 2015-2016 Tax Rate: 0.25111

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that the above be approved.

DATED this 8th day of September, 2015 at Tekamah, Nebraska.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFFORD MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Board Member Brummond seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Board Member Newill offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #2015-21

WHEREAS, the Burt County Budget as adopted September 8, 2015, incorporates certain transfers of monies between funds and

WHEREAS, these transfers enable a stable tax base and adequate cash flow in existing funds.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THAT the Clerk and Treasurer are hereby authorized to transfer $542,000.00 from the Inheritance Fund to the General Fund to lower property taxes.

DATED this 8th day of September 2015, at Tekamah, Nebraska.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL BURT COUNTY CLERK

CLIFFORD L MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

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SUPERVISORS

Board Member M.Connealy seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Motion was made by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, to increase restricted funds spending authority by 2.5%, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none

Motion was made by Schold, seconded by Rogers, to increase restricted funds spending authority by an additional 1%, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Larry and Donette Jackson were in attendance to ask questions about various road projects that were discussed at previous meetings that they could not attend. They also inquired about the LB 65 Townships process. The board thanked them for coming and for their interest in Burt County business.

Brad Slaughter from Ameritas Investment Corp. presented the Board with their latest Bonds options. He gave great information and the Board thanked him for coming and for the update. After discussions, the Board decided to take no action on the callable Bonds at this time.

Road Superintendent Peggy Smith discussed with the Board various road needs and projects. She reported that she would have a bid coming in for CR. C; at this point in time, the project is being planned out in order to fall within the next two budget years.

A reminder was given for the coming meetings:
Sept. 16 @ Norfolk, NE – Transportation Committee Hearing. They’re encouraging County Board Members to attend.
Sept. 18 @ Schuyler, NE – NACO Northeast District Meeting

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 A.M. until September 30, 2015.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OFSUPERVISORS

These minutes are not the official record and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

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5 September 8, 2015

Burt and Cuming County Housing Receive Nielsen Grant


 

“I am very excited to announce that our organization, along with the Cuming County EDC, has been approved for a grant to help in the demolition of dilapidated housing in Burt County.  We will be receiving $75,000 to be used for this. We are working on an application that the communities will use to apply for funding.  More on this as we get it,” stated Patty Plugge, Executive Director Burt County Economic Development Corporation.Press Release-Nielsen Grant

2015 Burt County Fair Parade Shines!


The people of Burt County proudly support the Burt County Fair and the fair parade. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The people of Burt County proudly support the Burt County Fair and the fair parade. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning


The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… central Monona County in west central Iowa… southeastern Stanton County in northeastern Nebraska… northwestern Dodge County in east central Nebraska… Cuming County in northeastern Nebraska… southeastern Thurston County in northeastern Nebraska… Burt County in east central Nebraska… * until 1115 PM CDT * at 1051 PM CDT…severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Decatur to near Lyons to near Howells…moving east at 45 mph. Hazard…60 mph wind gusts. Source…radar indicated. Impact…expect damage to roofs…siding and trees. * Locations impacted include… West Point…Onawa…Tekamah…Wisner…Lyons…Beemer…Dodge… Bancroft…Decatur…Snyder…Uehling…Craig…Macy…Oakland… Blencoe…Rosalie…Turin…the Highway 15 and 32 Junction…10 miles west of West Point and Lewis And Clark State Park. This includes the following highways… Highway 275 in Nebraska between mile markers 106 and 127. Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 135 and 159. Highway 77 in Nebraska between milemarkers 135 and 159. Interstate 29 between mile markers 100 and 118. Precautionary/preparedness actions… For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 am CDT for west central Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Lat…Lon 4202 9581 4186 9607 4187 9613 4186 9612 4184 9611 4175 9626 4165 9690 4174 9691 4174 9705 4192 9724 4200 9678 4216 9635 time…Mot…loc 0351z 290deg 38kt 4205 9630 4188 9655 4179 9697 Hail…<.75in wind…60mph Boustead

Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes


OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK

Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors

April 30, 2015

TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, April 30, 2015 in the Boardroom of the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication in the Plaindealer, upon a 1st floor bulletin board within the courthouse and on the County’s Website. A copy of the proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk. The following members were present: Cliff Morrow, David Schold, Greg Brummond, Matt Connealy, Perry Rogers, Ted Connealy and Gerald Newill.

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Newill, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, the agenda was approved with the addition of: Repair Hard Surface Returns; 10 hours days for Road Dept.; Tractor for Road Dept.; with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none.

The following claims for April in the amount of $608,732.91 including $102,853.33 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. $200,000.00 of this total reflects a transfer from the General Fund to the Road Fund.

AFLAC
AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC ANDERSON HARDWARE
ANDREW BRANIFF
ANDY’S QUICK SHOP
APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ARPS RED-E-MIX INC
AS CENTRAL SERVICES
AS CENTRAL SERVICES, OCIO
AT&T
B’S ENTERPRISES INC
BILL J PICKELL
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
BLUFF GRAVEL COMPANY BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC

INSURANCE 820.23 MONTHLY BILL 1,316.27 SUPPLIES 43.57 SUPPLIES 22.08 FUEL 173.44

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MONTHLY FEE
CONCRETE
AS/400 COSTS
TELETYPE
TELEPHONE
SIGNS
REPAIRS
HEATING FUEL
INSURANCE 62,143.48 GRAVEL/BORROW 17,111.88 SUPPLIES 1,442.89

5,314.16 397.50 221.60 350.00 56.73 715.00 86.65 193.35

BRAD IRWIN
BRANIFF SERVICE
BRENNEIS INSURANCE AGENCY INC BUDDIES MINI MART, LLC
BURT COUNTY CLERK
BURT COUNTY COURT
BURT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK BURT COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER DIST BURT COUNTY SHERIFF
BURT COUNTY TREASURER
CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS CO CENTURYLINK
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LYONS
CITY OF TEKAMAH
CLEANING MART
CLERK OF THE DIST COURT ASSN CLIFFORD L MORROW
CNA AUTO SERVICES
COMPLETE SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY GAS DIV CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC CUBBY’S
DAVID SCHOLD
DEARBORN NATL LIFE INS
DECATUR EXPRESS
DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER
DREW LAW FIRM
ENGELHARDT COMMUNICATIONS
ERNIE GLUP PIPE SALES
FARMERS PRIDE
FASTENAL COMPANY
FILTER CARE OF NEBRASKA, INC.
FIRST BANKCARD
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP LLC FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTHEAST FRANCES FRENCH
FRED FRANKLIN
FREMONT SANITATION
GATZMEYER’S WELDING & REPAIR GENERAL REPORTING SERVICE
GEORGE MARYOTT
GERALD E NEWILL

SERVICE 200.00 FUEL 5,325.56 INSURANCE 26,717.82

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FUEL
CHECK ORDER
NON-WAIVERABLE NON-WAIVERABLE
ENVELOPES
RADIO TOWER
SERVICE FEE
FUND TRANSFER
INSURANCE
SERVICES
WATER BILL
UTILITIES
WATER BILL
SUPPLIES
WORKSHOP FEE
MILEAGE
PARTS
SERVICE
HEAT BILL
GARNISHMENT
FUEL
MILEAGE
INSURANCE
FUEL
SERVICES
ATTY FEES
RADIO REPAIR
CULVERTS 3,663.60 FUEL 1,826.62 SUPPLIES 32.38 MAINTENANCE 51.90 SUPPLIES 69.98 INSURANCE 392.50 FEDERAL TAXES 33,666.55 PRIOR SERVICE 11.00 EQUIPMENT 771.83 GARBAGE 121.38 SUPPLIES 28.99 SERVICE 136.50 GRAVEL/BORROW 342.35 MILEAGE 89.70

167.99 92.25 350.75 204.00 287.99 332.26 99.57 200,030.00 10.25 643.63 52.68 250.42 113.80 360.43 75.00 52.67 189.94 75.00 154.15 316.23 450.56 63.25 31.46 979.84 250.00 2,764.46 16.50

GREGORY J BRUMMOND
HENNEPIN CO VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE HOLIDAY INN
HUNTEL COMMUNICATIONS
ILA DAVIS
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY INC
JAMES L DEVENING
JOHN WILSON
JONES LANG LASALLE BROKERAGE INC JONI L. RENSHAW
K B’S MINI MART
KEITH SMITH
KENWORTH OF OMAHA
KEVIN BRUMMOND
KUENY & BEGLEY
LAZER ALIGNMENT INC
LEE VALLEY INC
LYDICK CUSTOM LAWN CARE
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF
MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOCIATES INC MARTIN MARIETTA
MARY LOFTIS
MASSMUTUAL
MATTHEW CONNEALY
MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MICHAEL G BRANIFF
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS INC
MIDWEST SERVICE AND SALES CO MIDWEST SERVICE CO
MILLS LAW OFFICE
MIPS INC
MOBILE BINDERS
NACEB TREASURER
NACO
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM NE NEBR ECONOMIC DEV DIST
NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR NEBRASKA LOESS HILLS RC&D COUNCIL NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT NMC
NORTHEAST NEBR TELEPHONE CO O’KEEFE ELEVATOR CO INC
OAKLAND MERCY HOSPITAL

MILEAGE
WORKSHOP FEE
LODGING
SUPPLIES
PRIOR SERVICE
SUPPLIES
TRASH REMOVAL
MEAL/GAS/SUP
CONCRETE SURF
MILEAGE
FUEL
PARTS/LABOR
PARTS/LABOR
EQUIP RENT
ATTY FEES
REPAIRS
EQUIP/PARTS
PARTS/LABOR
BD PRISONERS
ENGINEERING
GRAVEL/BORROW MEAL/MILE/SUPP
INSURANCE
MILEAGE
MEDICAL JAIL
PARTS/REPAIR
MONTHLY FEE
BLADE/SIGN ETC
FUEL 12,388.15 ATTY FEES 618.75 MONTHLY FEE 3,058.91 SUPPLIES 196.21 2015 DUES 100.00 WORKSHOP REG 90.00 INSURANCE 1,475.00 LODGING 279.00

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2015 DUES
CHILD SUPPORT
YEARLY DUES
ELECTRICITY 820.36 PARTS/RENT 5,930.17 TELEPHONE 228.72 ELEVATOR FEE 258.18 TESTING 60.00

106.38 300.00 174.00

23.50

18.00 449.07 235.00

36.58 750.00 121.33

1,126.26 47.60 3,764.62 9,625.00 2,295.00 375.00 2,612.00 324.00 1,550.00 9,094.90 4,826.03 192.61 200.00 169.63 773.65 119.60 360.00 6,174.80

875.00 1,224.17 100.00

OFFICE WAREHOUSE OFFICENET
PEGGY SMITH
PELAN FUNERAL SERVICES INC PENNY A. WARREN

PERRY ROGERS
PEST-TROL
PITNEY BOWES
PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO QUALITY INN & SUITES
QUALITY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPP RDO TRUCK CENTERS

REGION IV INC
RETIREMENT PLANS DIV. OF AMERITAS
SAPP BROS PETROLEUM INC
SAVE MORE MARKET
SCHENKELBERG IMPLEMENT CO
SHAMBURG AUTO SUPPLY
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
STEVE CASS
TEKAMAH FORD-LINCOLN MERCURY INC
THE SIGN DEPOT
THEODORE CONNEALY
THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER TOM FARRENS
TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS INC UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
VERIZON WIRELESS
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK
WASHINGTON COUNTY CLERK
WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF WASHINGTON NATL INS CO
WELDON PARTS OMAHA
WENDY L REXROAD
WPCI

SUPPLIES 218.51 SUPPLIES 58.50 MILES/MEALS 104.30 BURIAL 1,650.00 MEALS & MILES 459.52 MILEAGE 23.00 PEST CONTROL 38.00 POSTAGE RENT 993.00 PUBLISHING 288.89 LODGING 268.00 SUPPLIES 1,560.22 PARTS 99.51 4TH QTR FEE 3,305.50 RETIREMENT 16,704.67

FUEL
SUPPLIES
PARTS PARTS/SUPPLIES STATE TAXES REPAIRS REPAIRS

3,419.59 70.00 406.15 442.36 4,152.58 65.00 226.25 116.09 44.28 223.00 1,581.25 895.90 9,627.00 195.42 135.05 35.00 2,060.57 4.74 10,450.00 INSURANCE 16.15 PARTS 38.83 MILEAGE 57.50 TESTING 25.50

PARTS
MILEAGE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE EQUIP/RENT ETC WAGES TELEPHONE UTILITIES
BOX RENTAL 3RD QTR CERTIFIED COPY BD PRISONERS

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

At 10:02 A.M. Chairman Morrow opened the public hearing regarding a permit for a Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) Cell Tower on County Road 13, North & East of

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Lyons, Legal Description being a parcel in the N 1⁄2 SW 1⁄4 and N 45 acres of SE 1⁄4 of 20-23- 9. Chad M. Skinner with NEVCO, Inc. and Scott Lindstrom the landowner were present to answer questions. After discussion, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 10:10 A.M., and the Board went back into regular session.

Motion was made by Newill to approve the conditional use permit for Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless. Brummond seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Road Superintendent Peggy Smith presented Quinnebaugh Township’s maintenance agreement with Burt County. After discussions, M.Connealy made a motion to approve the agreement with a change from $60.00 per hour to $75.00 per hour, after no seconds were heard, the motion died. Schold then made a motion to approve the agreement with a change from $60.00 per hour to $90.00 per hour, and the motion was seconded by T.Connealy, with roll call votes as follows: Ayes- Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays –none.

Discussions were held regarding a countywide problem of hard surface returns at County Roads. The issue being, these areas in need of repair lay within the State’s R.O.W. The overall question… who fixes these Road issues; does the County have the right to infringe upon the State’s ‘property’, the State will not fix the issues upon request. The Board wants better road conditions for the constituents. County Attorney, Frank Barron, will draft a letter to Attorney General asking for rights to be granted for the County to work within the State’s right-of-way.

Brad Slaughter with Ameritas Investment Corp. presented the Board with the most current information on the Highway Allocations Bonds. The Bonds will be callable on 7- 27-2015, No action was taken at this time.

The Board discussed the pros and cons of approving ‘10 hour days’ for the Road Department. Peggy Smith, Road Superintendent and Foreman, Mike Braniff were present and spoke in support of the 10 hour days in regards to work efficiency. Brummond made a motion, Schold seconded for: four -10 hour days (Mon-Tues & Thurs-Fri, with Wednesday being the day off), the schedule running May 1-Sept. 30, roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Brummond, Schold. Nays-Morrow, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Motion Failed. T.Connealy made a motion, M.Connealy seconded for: four -10 hour days (Mon- Thurs. with Friday being the day off), the schedule running May 1-Sept.30, roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none.

Road Committee Report: No special requests/suggestions at this time. Various discussions to do with equipment, property nuisance clean up, Road work going on around the county. Next meeting the committee will have some equipment suggestions/recommendations.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 11:22 A.M. until 9:00 A.M., May 12, 2015.

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ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

These minutes are not the official record and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

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